The Third Wheel (The O.C. episode)
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| “The Third Wheel” | |
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| The O.C. episode | |
 The gang and Oliver outside the Rooney gig. |
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| Episode no. | Season 1 (2003-2004) Episode 15 |
| Written by | Melissa Rosenberg |
| Directed by | Sandy Smolan |
| Production no. | 176514 |
| Original airdate | January 7, 2004 (FOX) |
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"The Third Wheel" is the 15th episode of the FOX television series, The O.C.. The episode was written by Melissa Rosenberg and was directed by Sandy Smolan. It originally aired on Wednesday January 7, 2004. The band Rooney made a special appearance. They were the first band to play and make a special appearance on the show.
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[edit] Guest starring
[edit] Plot
Ryan and Marissa think that they are spending too much time together, and decide to spend time apart. Anna wants to tell Summer that her and Seth are a couple, a plan Seth isn't so sure about. Luke gets in trouble at school because of his dad, and he hangs out with Ryan and Seth. Marissa hangs out with Oliver, and after they order too much food, invite Ryan, Seth and Luke over. The gang agrees to go see Rooney. Hailey continues to outstay her welcome, but her and Kirsten bond. Later, when Hailey and Jimmy are hanging out, Hailey insults Kirsten several times, and Sandy defends her. Hailey and Jimmy kiss. Oliver is busted trying to buy coke, and spies on the gang.
[edit] The Golden Girls
This episode contains numerous references to The Golden Girls, particularly the episode where Rose adopts the pig, and the one with the blackout. We learn that several characters affiliate themselves with characters from the show. Hailey- Sophia Summer- Blanche Anna- Rose
[edit] Quotes
Ryan: You're a coward.
Seth: Am I? or am I just too sensetive to the feelings of others?
Ryan: (thinks) Coward, definitely.
Seth: (about Luke, to Ryan) This isn't Seth-Ryan time. This is Seth-Luke-Ryan time, and you know what? There's no such thing as Seth-Luke-Ryan time.
Haliey: I'm broke and I'm sleeping at my sister's
Jimmy: I'm broke and my wife in sleeping with your father.
Luke: Which one's Rooney?
Marissa: They're all Rooney!
Luke: Hey Cohen check out the instant replay. I broke that bitch in half.
Seth: Luke has a gay dad. Luke has a gay dad. Wow that's great buddy!
[edit] Music
- "Saturday Morning" by Eels
- "Popular Mechanics For Lovers" by Beulah
- "Sorry Sorry" by Rooney
- "Blue Side" by Rooney
- "Want In" by Laptop
- "Burn Baby Burn" by Ash
- "Should I Know" by Buva
- "I'm Shakin'" by Rooney
- "Popstars" by Rooney
[edit] Trivia
- Rooney become the first musical guests on the show.
- Though credited in the opening credits, Melinda Clarke (Julie) does not appear in this episode.
